Not So Fast: Contractual Rights May Be the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members
For insights into the Court of Appeal’s decision, check out our post “Contractual Rights as the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their […]
Clare Burns once again top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a fourth consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth Disputes – […]
Canada Keeps the CERS Cash Rolling, but Slows the Flow with the Program’s End in Sight
As part of the 2021 budget, the federal government has made some noteworthy changes to the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS“) program in anticipation of an economic ramp-up in the […]
Lien Rights: To Assign or Not to Assign (Should you ask the question?)
Assignment of lien is a powerful but underused section of Ontario’s Construction Act. Assignment allows a party with lien rights to transfer their rights (and rights to any related court […]
Transportation Notes: Québec Superior Court Allows Class Action Against Sunwing, But Not Other Airlines
In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Québec allowed a class action to proceed against Sunwing Airlines and its tour operator, Sunwing Vacations. The central allegation is that Sunwing […]
WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Shawn Tian – Technology and Intellectual Property Law Shawn Tian is an associate in […]
You Might Regret That Text: Text Messages and Limitation Periods in Ontario
While the legal profession is grounded in tradition and ceremony, COVID-19 has forced courts to acknowledge the reality of the increasingly virtual way that we do business. In 1475182 Ontario Inc. […]
Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident
In Eynon v Simplicity Air Ltd,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized that post-incident conduct in the workplace can expose an employer to additional liability. The Court upheld a jury […]
Federally Regulated Employers Take Note: Upcoming Obligations for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Under the Pay Equity Act
Coming into force on August 31, 2021, the Government of Canada’s Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) is part of a framework for long-term changes to ensure that workers in federally […]
WeirFoulds Represents Platform 9 in Closing of Qualifying Transaction
On May 19, 2021 Sol Cuisine Ltd (formerly Platform 9 Capital Corp.) (TSXV: PN.P) announced that it completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” in accordance with the policies of the […]
The Court of Appeal Weighs in on Representation Orders in Small Claims Court: Kelava v. Spadacini
The Court of Appeal recently considered whether the Small Claims Court has jurisdiction to make a representation order and appoint a representative defendant for an unincorporated association. The Rights of Labour […]